<p>Kerala reported 13,049 fresh <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> cases pushing the total infection caseload to 35,65,574, with the number of people succumbing to the virus rising to 17,852 after 105 more deaths.</p>

<p>As many as 20,004 people have been cured of the infection since Sunday, taking the total recoveries to 33,77,691 and the number of active cases in the state to1,69,512, a state government release said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-hit-hard-by-drop-in-remittances-as-12-million-workers-return-world-bank-384905">Kerala hit hard by drop in remittances as 1.2 million workers return: World Bank</a></strong></p>

<p>In the last 24 hours, 98,640 samples were tested and the TPR was found to be 13.23 per cent.</p>

<p>So far, 2,86,12,776 samples have been tested, it said.</p>

<p>Some of the worst affected districts in the state are Malappuram (2052), Thrissur (1762), Kozhikode (1526), Palakkad (1336), Ernakulam (1329) and Kannur (944).</p>

<p>Of the new cases, 58 are health workers, 64 had come from outside the state and 12,300 were infected through contact with the source of contact being not clear in 627 cases, the release said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-confirms-fourth-case-of-zika-virus-397910">Kerala confirms fourth case of Zika virus</a></strong></p>

<p>There are currently 4,86,836 people under surveillance in various districts of the state.</p>

<p>Of these, 4,57,494 are in-home or institutional quarantine and 29,342 in hospitals.&nbsp;</p>


Kerala reported 13,049 fresh COVID-19 cases pushing the total infection caseload to 35,65,574, with the number of people succumbing to the virus rising to 17,852 after 105 more deaths.

Kerala reported 13,049 fresh COVID-19 cases pushing the total infection caseload to 35,65,574, with the number of people succumbing to the virus rising to 17,852 after 105 more deaths. As many as 20,004 people have been cured of the infection since Sunday, taking the total recoveries to 33,77,691 and the number of active cases in the state to1,69,512, a state government release said. Also read | Kerala hit hard by drop in remittances as 1.2 million workers return: World Bank In the last 24 hours, 98,640 samples were tested and the TPR was found to be 13.23 per cent. So far, 2,86,12,776 samples have been tested, it said. Some of the worst affected districts in the state are Malappuram (2052), Thrissur (1762), Kozhikode (1526), Palakkad (1336), Ernakulam (1329) and Kannur (944). Of the new cases, 58 are health workers, 64 had come from outside the state and 12,300 were infected through contact with the source of contact being not clear in 627 cases, the release said. Also read | Kerala confirms fourth case of Zika virus There are currently 4,86,836 people under surveillance in various districts of the state. Of these, 4,57,494 are in-home or institutional quarantine and 29,342 in hospitals.

Kerala Covid cases tally: 13,049 fresh COVID-19 cases, 105 more deaths

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<p>Kerala's village Alappuzha has found a unique way with a very basic tool for social distancing in their fight against coronavirus. The villagers will be using an umbrella for social distancing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The panchayat authorities of the tourist destination will ensure that umbrellas are available to all. According to panchayat officials of Thanneermukkom, Kerala's Finance Minister Thomas Isaac came up with this unique idea to promote social distancing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Why an umbrella?</strong></p>

<p>Umbrellas are basic and cheap tool found in almost every household in the state, a gap between two people holding an umbrella will ensure at least a one-metre gap to ensure enough distance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minister took to Twitter to share the picture of people practising physical distancing in the village, he said: "To enforce physical distancing, Thaneermukkom GP in Alappuzha, mandates that everyone hold the umbrella when they go out of houses. Two opened umbrellas, not touching each other, will ensure a minimum distance of one meter from one another. Umbrellas distributed at a subsidized rate."</p>

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<p>Kerala has 480 coronavirus cases including four deaths.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The total number of coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 29,974 with 1,594 new cases and 51 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, India's health ministry said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The death toll due to the virus has now climbed to 937, the health ministry said. There are 22,010 active COVID-19 cases with 7,027 patients cured of the virus</p>


Kerala's village Alappuzha has found a unique way with a very basic tool for social distancing in their fight against coronavirus. The villagers will be using an umbrella for social distancing.

Kerala's village Alappuzha has found a unique way with a very basic tool for social distancing in their fight against coronavirus. The villagers will be using an umbrella for social distancing. The panchayat authorities of the tourist destination will ensure that umbrellas are available to all. According to panchayat officials of Thanneermukkom, Kerala's Finance Minister Thomas Isaac came up with this unique idea to promote social distancing. Why an umbrella? Umbrellas are basic and cheap tool found in almost every household in the state, a gap between two people holding an umbrella will ensure at least a one-metre gap to ensure enough distance. The minister took to Twitter to share the picture of people practising physical distancing in the village, he said: "To enforce physical distancing, Thaneermukkom GP in Alappuzha, mandates that everyone hold the umbrella when they go out of houses. Two opened umbrellas, not touching each other, will ensure a minimum distance of one meter from one another. Umbrellas distributed at a subsidized rate." To enforce physical distancing, Thaneermukkom GP in Alappuzha, mandates that everyone hold umbrella when they go out of houses. Two opened umbrellas, not touching each other, will ensure minimum distance of one meter from one another. Umbrellas distributed at subsidized rate. pic.twitter.com/6qir4KXPSL — Thomas Isaac (@drthomasisaac) April 26, 2020 × Kerala has 480 coronavirus cases including four deaths. The total number of coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 29,974 with 1,594 new cases and 51 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, India's health ministry said on Tuesday. The death toll due to the virus has now climbed to 937, the health ministry said. There are 22,010 active COVID-19 cases with 7,027 patients cured of the virus

One man one umbrella, Kerala's village finds a unique way to promote social distancing

<p>In a major relief, India has defeated the coronavirus as of now after&nbsp;all three people who were detected with the virus&nbsp;in the southern state of Kerala have now recovered.</p>

<p>A total of 238 people, including seven Maldivians, housed at a quarantine facility here in Chhawla ITBP camp have been sent home after they tested negative in the final check -- with no coronavirus infection symptoms, officials said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The 238 people are among 406 inmates, including seven children, who were shifted to the west Delhi quarantine facility of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) after the group was brought back from China`s Wuhan -- the epicentre of the deadly virus -- on February 1 and 2.</p>

<p>Of the 238, seven are from Maldives and they left for their country in a flight around 4.30 a.m. on Tuesday.</p>

<p>As per the ITBP spokesperson, the dispersal process of other inmates will continue through Tuesday.</p>

<p>However, there isn't any good news for china where the director of the Wuchang hospital in Wuhan has died due to the coronavirus after all-out efforts failed to save his life. He was only 51. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, China has designated the medical workers who have died amid the outbreak as martyrs.&nbsp;</p>


In a major relief, India has defeated the coronavirus as of now after all three people who were detected with the virus in the southern state of Kerala have now recovered.

In a major relief, India has defeated the coronavirus as of now after all three people who were detected with the virus in the southern state of Kerala have now recovered. A total of 238 people, including seven Maldivians, housed at a quarantine facility here in Chhawla ITBP camp have been sent home after they tested negative in the final check -- with no coronavirus infection symptoms, officials said on Tuesday. The 238 people are among 406 inmates, including seven children, who were shifted to the west Delhi quarantine facility of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) after the group was brought back from China`s Wuhan -- the epicentre of the deadly virus -- on February 1 and 2. Of the 238, seven are from Maldives and they left for their country in a flight around 4.30 a.m. on Tuesday. As per the ITBP spokesperson, the dispersal process of other inmates will continue through Tuesday. However, there isn't any good news for china where the director of the Wuchang hospital in Wuhan has died due to the coronavirus after all-out efforts failed to save his life. He was only 51. Meanwhile, China has designated the medical workers who have died amid the outbreak as martyrs.

India defeats coronavirus as 3 detected with the disease from Kerala successfully recover

<p>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday announced coronavirus as a state calamity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes shortly after Kerala confirmed third positive case of coronavirus earlier in the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second sample of coronavirus patient in Isolation Ward of Thrissur Medical College also turned positive. The health of the patient is satisfactory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the first GoM (Group of Ministers) meeting was convened on Monday to review and monitor the preparedness to tackle and contain the coronavirus infection in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-news-chinese-authorities-ignored-early-reports-of-mysterious-coronavirus-by-doctor-report-278301">Chinese authorities ignored early reports of 'mysterious' coronavirus by doctor</a></strong></p>

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<p>The meeting saw the presence of Union Ministers like S Jaishankar, Harsh Vardhan, Hardeep Puri, among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, five individuals showing at Army's quarantine facility in Manesar have shown symptoms of cough and cold and have been moved to the base hospital, Delhi Cantt for better treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Their samples have been sent to AIIMS for testing, one result has tested negative while others are awaited.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india/latest-coronavirus-news-update-India-confirms-third-coronavirus-case-in-Kerala">India confirms third coronavirus case in Kerala</a></strong></p>

<p>The deadly outbreak, having epicentre in Wuhan, China, has claimed at least 360 lives in China and one in the Philippines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While an over 14,000 are estimated to have been infected by the virus across the globe, a study by Hong Kong University estimates that more than 75,000 people could be infected in Wuhan alone.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;</em></p>


Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday announced coronavirus as a state calamity. This comes shortly after Kerala confirmed third positive case of coronavirus earlier in the day.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday announced coronavirus as a state calamity. This comes shortly after Kerala confirmed third positive case of coronavirus earlier in the day. The second sample of coronavirus patient in Isolation Ward of Thrissur Medical College also turned positive. The health of the patient is satisfactory. Meanwhile, the first GoM (Group of Ministers) meeting was convened on Monday to review and monitor the preparedness to tackle and contain the coronavirus infection in the country. Also read: Chinese authorities ignored early reports of 'mysterious' coronavirus by doctor × The meeting saw the presence of Union Ministers like S Jaishankar, Harsh Vardhan, Hardeep Puri, among others. So far, five individuals showing at Army's quarantine facility in Manesar have shown symptoms of cough and cold and have been moved to the base hospital, Delhi Cantt for better treatment. Their samples have been sent to AIIMS for testing, one result has tested negative while others are awaited. Also read: India confirms third coronavirus case in Kerala The deadly outbreak, having epicentre in Wuhan, China, has claimed at least 360 lives in China and one in the Philippines. While an over 14,000 are estimated to have been infected by the virus across the globe, a study by Hong Kong University estimates that more than 75,000 people could be infected in Wuhan alone. (With inputs from ANI)

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<p>Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday addressed media on the coronavirus outbreak. Kumar held the press conference shortly after India confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in the country in Kerala earlier in the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kumar reaffirmed India's preparedness to tackle the virus. He said that the government is in contact with Indians in China and is trying to evacuate those in the Hubei province.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China is yet to respond to India's request, New Delhi awaits Beijing's approval, Kumar added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-outbreak-in-india-kerala-reports-first-confirmed-case-277500">First confirmed case of coronavirus in India, Kerala student tested positive</a></strong></p>

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<p>"The government of India has been conducting a regular review of the situation arising due to the outbreak of coronavirus in China. We have requested to operate two aircraft to China to back Indian nationals from Hubei province. We are waiting for formal approval from the Chinese side," Kumar said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kumar also confirmed Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's state visit to India from February 8 to 11.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He will arrive on 7th February. 8th February will be main engagement day where he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Kumar told media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After his official engagement in Delhi, the Sri Lankan PM will travel to Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodhgaya and Tirupati, Kumar said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/health-ministry-reviews-states-preparedness-for-prevention-management-of-novel-coronavirus-277412">Health Ministry reviews states' preparedness for prevention, management of novel coronavirus</a></strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Counselor Ji Rong, has said that China is paying close attention to the report of the emergence of one confirmed case of pneumonia caused by coronavirus in India and that Beijing is ready to cooperate with India side to jointly strengthen the epidemic prevention and control, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Chinese Embassy in India has maintained close communication with the Indian government, timely briefed on the development of the epidemic and China’s efforts in epidemic prevention and control," Rong said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian health officials on Thursday confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in Kerala.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The patient was a student of Wuhan University in China, India's government said in a statement. The patient is stable and in isolation at a hospital, the statement added.</p>

<p>"The patient has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus and is in isolation in the hospital. The patient is stable and is being closely monitored," a PIB statement said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, All three patients of suspected coronavirus cases reported at Delhi-based RML hospital have been discharged on Thursday after being tested negative, Smriti Tiwari, spokesperson of the RML Hospital informed.&nbsp;</p>


Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday addressed media on the coronavirus outbreak. Kumar held the press conference shortly after India confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in the country in Kerala earlier in the day.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Thursday addressed media on the coronavirus outbreak. Kumar held the press conference shortly after India confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in the country in Kerala earlier in the day. Kumar reaffirmed India's preparedness to tackle the virus. He said that the government is in contact with Indians in China and is trying to evacuate those in the Hubei province. China is yet to respond to India's request, New Delhi awaits Beijing's approval, Kumar added. Also read: First confirmed case of coronavirus in India, Kerala student tested positive Spox of Chinese Embassy in India, Counselor Ji Rong: Chinese side pays close attention to the report of the emergence of one confirmed case of pneumonia caused by #coronavirus in India & will cooperate with the Indian side to jointly strengthen the epidemic prevention & control. https://t.co/qkHdOZZXOU — ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2020 × "The government of India has been conducting a regular review of the situation arising due to the outbreak of coronavirus in China. We have requested to operate two aircraft to China to back Indian nationals from Hubei province. We are waiting for formal approval from the Chinese side," Kumar said. Kumar also confirmed Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's state visit to India from February 8 to 11. "He will arrive on 7th February. 8th February will be main engagement day where he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Kumar told media. After his official engagement in Delhi, the Sri Lankan PM will travel to Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodhgaya and Tirupati, Kumar said. Also read: Health Ministry reviews states' preparedness for prevention, management of novel coronavirus MEA: Govt of India has been conducting regular review of situation arising due to the outbreak of #coronavirus in China. We have requested to operate two aircraft to China to back Indian nationals from Hubei province. We are waiting for formal approval from the Chinese side. pic.twitter.com/hxKCzCTeD2 — ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2020 × Meanwhile, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Counselor Ji Rong, has said that China is paying close attention to the report of the emergence of one confirmed case of pneumonia caused by coronavirus in India and that Beijing is ready to cooperate with India side to jointly strengthen the epidemic prevention and control, news agency ANI reported. "Chinese Embassy in India has maintained close communication with the Indian government, timely briefed on the development of the epidemic and China’s efforts in epidemic prevention and control," Rong said. × Indian health officials on Thursday confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in Kerala. The patient was a student of Wuhan University in China, India's government said in a statement. The patient is stable and in isolation at a hospital, the statement added. "The patient has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus and is in isolation in the hospital. The patient is stable and is being closely monitored," a PIB statement said. Meanwhile, All three patients of suspected coronavirus cases reported at Delhi-based RML hospital have been discharged on Thursday after being tested negative, Smriti Tiwari, spokesperson of the RML Hospital informed.

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